WEDLAKES, TA23 0JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA23 0JL

WEDLAKES, TA23 0JL, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population. This TA23 0JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA23 postcode area, which has experienced 22 crimes and a crime rate of 3.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA23 0JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA23 0JL, encompassing approximately 1961 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA23 0JL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Anchor Street with total crimes: 3
  • School Close with total crimes: 2
  • Brendon Road with total crimes: 1

WEDLAKES, TA23 0JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5920.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.06-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.550.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.14-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.5550.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.08-33.33%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.229.09%
Anti-social behaviour36.120.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6583.33%
Theft from the person15.610.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.6320.00%
Public order33.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.10-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6133.33%
Other theft24.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.59500.00%
Vehicle crime13.060.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.570.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA23 0JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Anchor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. School Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brendon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Maglands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Quantock Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Gillams Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1